🇮🇳 Indian Cuisine

Chingri Malai Curry

Bengali Prawn Coconut Curry

Prep Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Difficulty medium
Calories 300 kcal

Succulent prawns cooked in a creamy coconut milk gravy with subtle spicing. A signature Bengali celebration dish that showcases the coastal influence on Bengali cuisine.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Clean and devein prawns. Marinate with turmeric and salt.
  2. 2 Heat mustard oil, lightly fry prawns until just pink. Remove and set aside.
  3. 3 In the same oil, add cardamom and bay leaf. Sauté sliced onions until golden.
  4. 4 Add ginger paste, turmeric, and coconut milk. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Add fried prawns and green chilies. Cook for 5 minutes. Add a pinch of sugar. Serve with steamed rice.

Did You Know?

Chingri Malai Curry is considered the crown jewel of Bengali non-vegetarian cuisine and is a must-have at Bengali weddings.